used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
Abner
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From this reading “It is the sight of the ship that makes me feel comfortable,” said Abner Titcomb, pointing to it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Through the clear atmosphere they could see distinctly all that passed on board the vessel.
altitudenounUS /ˈæltətuːd/
elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading In front, at a comparatively short distance, the Osprey rode at anchor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In front, at a comparatively short distance, the Osprey rode at anchor.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Through the clear atmosphere they could see distinctly all that passed on board the vessel.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Through the clear atmosphere they could see distinctly all that passed on board the vessel.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Through the clear atmosphere they could see distinctly all that passed on board the vessel.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “It is the sight of the ship that makes me feel comfortable,” said Abner Titcomb, pointing to it.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading In front, at a comparatively short distance, the Osprey rode at anchor.
contournounUS /ˈkɑːntʊr/
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading With the exception of this hill, the surface of the island was flat, and it was possible to see its general contour.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through the clear atmosphere they could see distinctly all that passed on board the vessel.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In front, at a comparatively short distance, the Osprey rode at anchor.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Through the clear atmosphere they could see distinctly all that passed on board the vessel.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of this hill, the surface of the island was flat, and it was possible to see its general contour.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “It is the sight of the ship that makes me feel comfortable,” said Abner Titcomb, pointing to it.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading With the exception of this hill, the surface of the island was flat, and it was possible to see its general contour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front, at a comparatively short distance, the Osprey rode at anchor.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In front, at a comparatively short distance, the Osprey rode at anchor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is the sight of the ship that makes me feel comfortable,” said Abner Titcomb, pointing to it.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With the exception of this hill, the surface of the island was flat, and it was possible to see its general contour.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With the exception of this hill, the surface of the island was flat, and it was possible to see its general contour.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “It is the sight of the ship that makes me feel comfortable,” said Abner Titcomb, pointing to it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It is the sight of the ship that makes me feel comfortable,” said Abner Titcomb, pointing to it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
OspreynounUS /ˈɔːspri/
large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
From this reading In front, at a comparatively short distance, the Osprey rode at anchor.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Through the clear atmosphere they could see distinctly all that passed on board the vessel.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “It is the sight of the ship that makes me feel comfortable,” said Abner Titcomb, pointing to it.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading With the exception of this hill, the surface of the island was flat, and it was possible to see its general contour.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In front, at a comparatively short distance, the Osprey rode at anchor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is the sight of the ship that makes me feel comfortable,” said Abner Titcomb, pointing to it.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With the exception of this hill, the surface of the island was flat, and it was possible to see its general contour.
transport commercially
From this reading “It is the sight of the ship that makes me feel comfortable,” said Abner Titcomb, pointing to it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In front, at a comparatively short distance, the Osprey rode at anchor.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “It is the sight of the ship that makes me feel comfortable,” said Abner Titcomb, pointing to it.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading With the exception of this hill, the surface of the island was flat, and it was possible to see its general contour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is the sight of the ship that makes me feel comfortable,” said Abner Titcomb, pointing to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the clear atmosphere they could see distinctly all that passed on board the vessel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With the exception of this hill, the surface of the island was flat, and it was possible to see its general contour.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the clear atmosphere they could see distinctly all that passed on board the vessel.
Titcomb
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From this reading “It is the sight of the ship that makes me feel comfortable,” said Abner Titcomb, pointing to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
precisely as stated
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Through the clear atmosphere they could see distinctly all that passed on board the vessel.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LOOKING FOR TREASURE Though not very high, the hill on which Guy and his friends were seated was of sufficient altitude to command a general view of the entire island.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the exception of this hill, the surface of the island was flat, and it was possible to see its general contour.
